1 | Unto the end. A Psalm of David. |
2 | The heavens describe the glory of God, and the firmament announces the work of his hands. |
3 | Day proclaims the word to day, and night to night imparts knowledge. |
4 | There are no speeches or conversations, where their voices are not being heard. |
5 | Their sound has gone forth through all the earth, and their words to the ends of the world. |
6 | He has placed his tabernacle in the sun, and he is like a bridegroom coming out of his bedroom. He has exulted like a giant running along the way; |
7 | his departure is from the summit of heaven. And his course reaches all the way to its summit. Neither is there anyone who can hide himself from his heat. |
8 | The law of the Lord is immaculate, converting souls. The testimony of the Lord is faithful, providing wisdom to little ones. |
9 | The justice of the Lord is right, rejoicing hearts. The precepts of the Lord are brilliant, enlightening the eyes. |
10 | The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for all generations. The judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves: |
11 | desirable beyond gold and many precious stones, and sweeter than honey and the honeycomb. |
12 | For, indeed, your servant keeps them, and in keeping them, there are many rewards. |
13 | Who can understand transgression? From my hidden faults, cleanse me, O Lord, |
14 | and from those of others, spare your servant. If they will have no dominion over me, then I will be immaculate, and I will be cleansed from the greatest transgression. |
15 | And the eloquence of my mouth will be so as to please, along with the meditation of my heart, in your sight, forever, O Lord, my helper and my redeemer. |